"physics envy" meaning in English

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Noun

Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} physics envy (uncountable)
  1. (derogatory) The tendency of academics in non-scientific subjects to introduce jargon and mathematics to make their work appear more rigorous. Tags: derogatory, uncountable
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